Read the author background information on Jamaica Kincaid on page 1320. Read the background to the story on page 1321. Then read the story “A Walk to the Jetty”. Answer the following questions when you finish.
1. Referring to page 1327 when Annie is spending the last few moments with her parents, what internal conflicts do you think she is dealing with?
2. Based on what Annie tells you, how would you describe the character of Annie's mother? What conflicting feelings does Annie seem to have towards this mother who obviously adores her?
3. Look at the passage describing the father's actions after he kisses his daughter goodbye. What internal conflicts do you think he's feeling? What do you think he wants to say to Annie?
4. The last sentence in this selection could be interpreted as a literal description of the ship Annie is on. But it can also be interpreted metaphorically - that is, in a way which is symbolic of how she is feeling. What might the writer really be talking about when she describes a vessel emptying out? Explain with details.
Read the author background information on Jamaica Kincaid on page 1320. Read the background to the story on page 1321. Then read the story “A Walk to the Jetty”. Answer the following questions when you finish.
1. Referring to page 1327 when Annie is spending the last few moments with her parents, what internal conflicts do you think she is dealing with?
2. Based on what Annie tells you, how would you describe the character of Annie's mother? What conflicting feelings does Annie seem to have towards this mother who obviously adores her?
3. Look at the passage describing the father's actions after he kisses his daughter goodbye. What internal conflicts do you think he's feeling? What do you think he wants to say to Annie?
4. The last sentence in this selection could be interpreted as a literal description of the ship Annie is on. But it can also be interpreted metaphorically - that is, in a way which is symbolic of how she is feeling. What might the writer really be talking about when she describes a vessel emptying out? Explain with details.